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January 20, 2022
by Maralee
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How to Make Small Talk with a Large Family Mom

I had an awkward interaction with someone the other day. It wasn’t the first time. It certainly won’t be the last. When people see a large family, it’s kind of tough not to comment on it. In the immortal words … Continue reading

September 25, 2020
by Maralee
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The Time I Called Out My Friend’s Insensitivity and She Responded Empathetically and We Stayed Friends (A True Story)

I want to tell you a story. The story of two acquaintances who treated each other with a reasonable level of civility online. I wish that didn’t sound like the start of a fairytale these days, but we’re living in … Continue reading

May 11, 2017
by Maralee
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Everything My Kids Know About Rape Culture they Learned from Maroon 5 (how to teach kids to thoughtfully engage with media)

People regularly ask me how to start conversations about healthy sexuality with their kids. I know it can seem daunting, but sometimes it’s as easy as just engaging with the culture around you. Some of us grew up in homes … Continue reading